Smokersmith Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 So … it looks like my upcoming trip to Scotland for Salmon will be not be helped by very low river levels and a lack of rain in the forecast. My attention is being drawn to the river mouth around dawn as I know there are Sea Trout and the odd grilse to be had there (also a Bass or two). Has anyone down this type of fishing (on the fly) and any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 I have fished the Naver estuary. Used standard floating lines and flies like butcher, silver invicta, black Pennel etc for sea trout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 I have no knowledge of patterns etc but wonder about the legality, will you need a licence, permission, does anyone own the rights to fishing in the estuary and immediate areas, I have a beautiful estuary near me that has changed course bringing a deep gully close to the shore, the area screams Bass but Im not sure where i stand fishing for them [even using bait] as its part of an extremely expensive fishery. Sea anglers do occasionally catch game fish all around Scotland but are obliged to return them unharmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodach Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 It used to be 1 mile each side of a river mouth into the sea required a fishing permit, the Hudson fifth has signs stating permit required to fish The inner firth. Just now, bodach said: It used to be 1 mile each side of a river mouth into the sea required a fishing permit, the Hudson fifth has signs stating permit required to fish The inner firth. Beauly Firth not Hudson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 Most silvery fry patterns, clousers, etc will work. Most common depth is 3 to 6 feet at early light, I normally wade gently in to about boollocks depth and cast from there into likely areas with weedy stoney areas preferred, rather than pure sand but it depends on estuary type and how the low tide pools form from the river\burn entering the sea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted May 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 Thanks Gents … @islandgunWe’re fully authorised on the river estuary we’re booked on 👍 Looks like a fun week of varied tactics ahead!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Smokersmith said: Thanks Gents … @islandgunWe’re fully authorised on the river estuary we’re booked on 👍 Looks like a fun week of varied tactics ahead!! If your on the west coast there is an outside chance of rain..😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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